HazMat Endorsement
What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A u.l. rating of 10 b/c or above
Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material
shipping papers for a common carrier? - CORRECT ANSWER-the shipper
If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Any more than safety required
Animals and human foodstuffs should not be loaded in the same vehicle with? -
CORRECT ANSWER-poisons
The transport index of a radioactive material: - CORRECT ANSWER-Tells the degree of
control needed during transportation.
Class a explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle
includes: - CORRECT ANSWER-A placarded cargo tank.
What is the shape and size of a placard? - CORRECT ANSWER-10 3/4 inch square or
diamond
It is recommended that when hauling a load of explosives a or b to use the fussees
instead of the warning triangles if in an emergency or breakdown situation. - CORRECT
ANSWER-false
Whenever your vehicle is placarded, do not drive near open fires unless you -
CORRECT ANSWER-Can safely pass the fire without stopping
If you are in an accident involving hazardous materials, you should: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Keep all people far away and upwind of the accident.
The hazardous waste manifest should be - CORRECT ANSWER-Tabbed differently
and kept on top of all other paperwork
If a materials class is the word "forbidden", what kinds of materials are you still allowed
to haul? - CORRECT ANSWER-nothing, You can't haul a forbidden cargo
The driver must also carry on his person at all times a dated certificate signed by the
employer. This certificate must also be updated every - CORRECT ANSWER-2 years
, There are three lists that drivers, shippers and carriers use to find out if a material is
regulated as hazardous. Which one of there choices is not one of those three lists? -
CORRECT ANSWER-epa dangerous materials list
Drivers of placarded vehicles transporting hazardous materials must stop ____ to ____
feet from the nearest rail of a railroad. - CORRECT ANSWER-15 to 20 feet
How many identical placards is a vehicle hauling hazardous materials required to
display and where? - CORRECT ANSWER-Four (4), one on the front, one on the back,
and one on each side of the vehicle
How many different type placards are there showing dot specifications? - CORRECT
ANSWER-31
At what time is it required for the driver to have an approved gas mask on hand? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Any vehicle carrying chlorine
Cylinders containing compressed gases may only be loaded onto a vehicle without a flat
floor or platform if the cylinders are: - CORRECT ANSWER-In boxes that will keep them
from turning over, Loaded into racks attached to the vehicle, Loaded in an upright or
horizontal position
Which of the following must drivers have in their possession while transporting class a
or b explosives? - CORRECT ANSWER-the written route plan
Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank? - CORRECT ANSWER-A
bulk container permanently attached to a vehicle.
What placard must be used with an inhalation hazard load? - CORRECT ANSWER-
poison
A safe haven is one place you can leave a vehicle unattended that is hauling
explosives. What is the best description of a safe haven? - CORRECT ANSWER-Any
property that has been government approved for this use.
Which of the following is one of the three keys to identify which placard to use? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Materials hazard class and Amount being shipped
When is it necessary to ground the trailer? - CORRECT ANSWER-When filling or
unloading any flammable liquid tank. Ground must be maintained until filling hole is
properly closed.
What type fire extinguisher is required in the power unit of a placarded vehicle? -
CORRECT ANSWER-A u.l. rating of 10 b/c or above
Who is responsible for packaging, labeling, and preparing the hazardous material
shipping papers for a common carrier? - CORRECT ANSWER-the shipper
If hazardous material is spilling from your vehicle, do not move your vehicle: -
CORRECT ANSWER-Any more than safety required
Animals and human foodstuffs should not be loaded in the same vehicle with? -
CORRECT ANSWER-poisons
The transport index of a radioactive material: - CORRECT ANSWER-Tells the degree of
control needed during transportation.
Class a explosives must not be transported in a combination vehicle if the vehicle
includes: - CORRECT ANSWER-A placarded cargo tank.
What is the shape and size of a placard? - CORRECT ANSWER-10 3/4 inch square or
diamond
It is recommended that when hauling a load of explosives a or b to use the fussees
instead of the warning triangles if in an emergency or breakdown situation. - CORRECT
ANSWER-false
Whenever your vehicle is placarded, do not drive near open fires unless you -
CORRECT ANSWER-Can safely pass the fire without stopping
If you are in an accident involving hazardous materials, you should: - CORRECT
ANSWER-Keep all people far away and upwind of the accident.
The hazardous waste manifest should be - CORRECT ANSWER-Tabbed differently
and kept on top of all other paperwork
If a materials class is the word "forbidden", what kinds of materials are you still allowed
to haul? - CORRECT ANSWER-nothing, You can't haul a forbidden cargo
The driver must also carry on his person at all times a dated certificate signed by the
employer. This certificate must also be updated every - CORRECT ANSWER-2 years
, There are three lists that drivers, shippers and carriers use to find out if a material is
regulated as hazardous. Which one of there choices is not one of those three lists? -
CORRECT ANSWER-epa dangerous materials list
Drivers of placarded vehicles transporting hazardous materials must stop ____ to ____
feet from the nearest rail of a railroad. - CORRECT ANSWER-15 to 20 feet
How many identical placards is a vehicle hauling hazardous materials required to
display and where? - CORRECT ANSWER-Four (4), one on the front, one on the back,
and one on each side of the vehicle
How many different type placards are there showing dot specifications? - CORRECT
ANSWER-31
At what time is it required for the driver to have an approved gas mask on hand? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Any vehicle carrying chlorine
Cylinders containing compressed gases may only be loaded onto a vehicle without a flat
floor or platform if the cylinders are: - CORRECT ANSWER-In boxes that will keep them
from turning over, Loaded into racks attached to the vehicle, Loaded in an upright or
horizontal position
Which of the following must drivers have in their possession while transporting class a
or b explosives? - CORRECT ANSWER-the written route plan
Which of the following is the proper definition of a cargo tank? - CORRECT ANSWER-A
bulk container permanently attached to a vehicle.
What placard must be used with an inhalation hazard load? - CORRECT ANSWER-
poison
A safe haven is one place you can leave a vehicle unattended that is hauling
explosives. What is the best description of a safe haven? - CORRECT ANSWER-Any
property that has been government approved for this use.
Which of the following is one of the three keys to identify which placard to use? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Materials hazard class and Amount being shipped
When is it necessary to ground the trailer? - CORRECT ANSWER-When filling or
unloading any flammable liquid tank. Ground must be maintained until filling hole is
properly closed.
